Ive got about 8 of these big chunks of cypress. They are 3” x 6” x various lengths around 3 ft. So ive got plenty to go around. I know cypress isnt a very hard wood but ive just got a good bit of it . Id have to run it through the planer….What do yal think using it for a chopping block???

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nice stash – definitely not for a chopping board though. cypress is soft, and brittle – everything a chopping board shouldn’t Be. there should be plenty of other great uses for these boards though. cypress does really well outdoors with no need for any finish… naturally.

You can use most any wood for a chopping block but some are better than others. If your going to use cypress I would think you would want to use end grain. I have never built with cypress but if it’s like ceder it might not be suitable because it can pass a flavor or smell onto your foods.

I’m with Jim on this one, I work with a lotta Cypress, save it for your chairs and use some nice maple for your chopping block. Cypress is a little too porous so trying to keep it food safe would be an issue too.

Yeah i was kinda thinking that cypress would not be the best choice. I have looked at all the past projects people have posted of their blocks and it looks like Purple heart and Maple make up 99% of them….only problem is down here in south finding those woods is few and far between. Most of what i have access too is cypress, oak, pine, etc